As most people have begun mowing their lawns, they may have noticed the familiar mole runs or a curious above-ground network of runways. This is perhaps the most visual difference between the effects ...

Last week I mentioned a few critters that can cause plant damage when we have snow-cover for a period. According to predicted temperatures for next week, it looks like the snow might be around a bit ...

While I may not be out in the garden during this time of year, the frozen landscape of Illinois in January still has plenty of life. In fact, there is one animal that toils in the garden all winter: ...

Here’s how these two different animals can affect your lawn and garden.

Q. When the snow melted from our last big event, I noticed what looked like trails running across my lawn. They began from a field near my property and led to a mulched area and groundcovers near my ...

Depending on the species, voles construct surface or underground runways in areas with heavy ground cover. “Voles are active day and night, year-round,” says Robert Pierce, PhD, state extension ...

Homeowners across the region are seeing more rodents in their yards. It’s a critter that’s not as well known — voles. KCRA 3 first heard about the problem in El Dorado Hills, where people were ...